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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.32, 36,576.66 and 21,165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.32, 36,576.66 and 21,165.16 is: 29,238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.32 : 36,576.66 = 21,165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.32/36,576.66 = 21,165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.32x = 36,576.66 × 21,165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.32x = 774,150,861.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,150,861.17/26,477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,238.26

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